February 2016
How the Victory of Reformists in Tehran Will Shape the Parliament?
The Iranian Minister of Interior announced a 62% voter turnout in the recent elections, with all reformist candidates in Tehran winning seats. This victory raises…
Nearly 15% Increase in Abortion Permits in Iran Over 10 Months
The Medical Legal Organization of Iran reported a 14.6% increase in therapeutic abortion permits over the past 10 months, with 5,806 permits issued. This highlights…
Gianni Infantino Becomes FIFA President
Gianni Infantino has been elected as the new president of FIFA, defeating Sheikh Salman Ibrahim Al Khalifa. This election is significant as it reflects the…
Election Roundtable on Radio Farda with Javad Khadem and Ali Asghar Ramadanpour
The article discusses the commencement of the 10th Islamic Consultative Assembly and 5th Assembly of Experts elections in Iran, highlighting a roundtable discussion on Radio…
Yazdi: I Disqualified Those Who Seek Pleasure
Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi has disqualified numerous candidates for the upcoming elections, citing their focus on personal pleasure as a reason. This includes notable reformists and…
Tehran Governorate: Organized Transfer of People to Tehran for Voting Will Be Addressed
Tehran officials have warned against the organized transfer of voters from counties to Tehran for the elections, labeling it a violation. This issue has gained…
The Influence of Leadership and the Revolutionary Guard on Elections
The article discusses the controversial influence of the Guardian Council and other powerful entities, including the leadership office of Ayatollah Khamenei and the Revolutionary Guard,…
Targeted Participation with Adjusted Expectations; Ardshir Amir Arjamand's Perspective
Ardshir Amir Arjamand, an advisor to Mir Hossein Mousavi, calls for targeted participation in the upcoming elections in Iran, despite widespread disqualifications and ongoing house…
What Happened at the Sixth Development Plan and Resistance Economy Conference?
A conference on Iran's Sixth Development Plan and Resistance Economy was held, where officials discussed economic challenges, particularly high youth unemployment. Vice President Jahangiri emphasized…
Security Concerns at the Forefront of Negotiations Between the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Iran
Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, visited Tehran to enhance political, economic, and cultural cooperation with Iran, resulting in the signing of 11 cooperation documents.…
Several Opposition Parties to the Islamic Republic: We Will Not Participate in the Elections
Several Iranian opposition parties, including the National Front of Iran, the Iranian Nation Party, and the Pan-Iranist Party, have announced their decision to boycott the…
A Member of Parliament: We Have 130,000 Addicted Students
Hosseyn Tala, a member of Iran's parliament, revealed that there are 130,000 addicted students in schools, highlighting a concerning trend of decreasing addiction age to…
Tenfold Increase in Street Addicts in Iran Over Eight Years
Saeed Safatian, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, reported a tenfold increase in street addicts over the past eight years, criticizing the previous parliament's…
The Death of Jabbar Mahdiyoun; Iran's First Sports Refugee After the Revolution
Jabbar Mahdiyoun, Iran's first sports refugee after the revolution, has died at the age of 28 years in Canada after a long exile. He was…
Boeing Receives U.S. Government Approval to Explore Business with Iran
Boeing has received U.S. government approval to assess the needs of Iranian airlines for commercial passenger aircraft. This development follows a recent contract between Iran…
Establishment of 'Ministry of Happiness' in the UAE
The UAE has established a 'Ministry of Happiness' with Ohood Al Roumi as its first minister, aiming to coordinate national efforts towards societal happiness. This…
Iran's Leader: Destroying the Guardian Council is Aligning with Enemies
Ayatollah Khamenei warned against undermining the Guardian Council, labeling it as a foreign plot to delegitimize upcoming elections in Iran. He criticized internal voices questioning…
Taghi Rahmani: The People's Vote is the Only Limitation on Power
Taghi Rahmani discusses the nature of elections in Iran, emphasizing that while they are not free, public participation is still crucial. He reflects on the…
What is the Reformists' Strategy in the Elections?
The article discusses the strategies of Iranian reformists in light of the upcoming elections, highlighting their attempts to coordinate with government supporters despite facing disqualifications.…
Projection; IRGC's Strategy in Upcoming Elections
Ali Saidi, a senior IRGC official, criticized the idea of neutrality in elections as a lie and labeled discussions about a Leadership Council as a…
Legislative Institutions in the Middle East
The article discusses the legislative institutions in the Middle East, focusing on the parliamentary systems in Iran, Egypt, Iraq, and Kuwait. It highlights the differences…
Shut Down the Seminaries, as They Have Failed to Produce Jurisprudents
The article critiques the failure of Iranian seminaries to produce qualified jurists, highlighting the implications of the Guardian Council's approval process for candidates in the…
Request by Three Republican Congress Members for a Trip to Iran During Elections
Three Republican members of the U.S. Congress have requested visas to observe the upcoming Iranian elections, emphasizing the importance of witnessing the democratic process. They…
Disqualification of 25 Prominent Lawyers for the Iranian Bar Association Elections
The Supreme Disciplinary Court of Judges has disqualified 25 prominent lawyers from the upcoming elections for the Iranian Bar Association's board. This decision affects well-known…
Valiati and Putin Meet
Ali Akbar Velayati met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral and regional cooperation, emphasizing Iran's strategic 'Look to the East' policy. Both countries…
British Airways Resumes Flights to Tehran Starting July
British Airways will resume flights to Tehran starting July 14, following the lifting of sanctions. This marks a significant step in re-establishing air travel between…
Syrian Army Reports Breaking Siege of Shia Cities in Aleppo
The Syrian army has broken the siege of the Shia cities of Nubl and Zahra, marking a significant victory amid ongoing military advances in Aleppo.…
Arrest of Individuals Who Committed Insurance Fraud by Breaking Their Own Limbs
Two individuals were arrested in Zanjan for committing insurance fraud by breaking their own limbs to claim money from an insurance company. This incident highlights…